Tag: vestigial organs
Verdicts of “Poor Design” in Biology Don’t Have a Good Track Record
For years people cited the wiring of the vertebrate eye as evidence of “poor design” in biology.
Pseudogenes Are Going the Way of Darwin’s “Rudimentary Organs”
Long described as useless leftovers of evolution, pseudogenes are rising from the junk pile as functional entities.
In Just Eight Minutes, New Video Punctures Evolution’s Circular “Homology” Argument
The video was developed in an ingenious way by its creator, writer, and animator. And who is that? I can’t share that information with you.
Small Wonders: Design in Tiny Creatures
Miniature designs often require more foresight and delicate engineering than large designs. Examples are abundant in the living world.
Chemist and Foresight Author Marcos Eberlin: Diarrhea by Design
The famed Brazilian chemist discusses the body’s surprisingly helpful (and sophisticated) system for flushing out the bad stuff.